“Rituals — or the tasks we perform repeatedly, not for what they accomplish but for what they mean to us — help athletes prepare their minds for the unknowns they’ll face when they perform. As a child psychiatrist, I see those rituals as anchors, not only for athletes but for all of us, to help us remember who we are and how to navigate life. By adopting our own rituals, we can bring calm, meaning and connectedness to our lives and families.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“Parents have an opportunity to understand and shape their child’s development in a way that no one else can. A child’s annoying little “why?” is actually a precious gift, a chance to help them learn, grow and stay healthy.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“These conversations can segue into more positive discussions about how we each contribute to society and what kids can do when they are older. It's an opportunity to recognize the responsibility that comes with freedom of speech, and how we can use our voices for good. By leaning into these conversations, you not only push your child's thinking and development — their creative thoughts or ideas might surprise you.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“Finding out your child struggles with their mental health isn’t easy, and there are likely going to be tough emotions involved. But just because your child is depressed, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a reflection on you or your parenting ability.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“We’ve created guiding principles that companies can follow to create products that protect users and have potential to help.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary & Dr. Nina Vasan

“Many consumer tech companies are building products based on trial and error that often don’t target the right problems. They need the insights that academia and the clinical world gain from being first-line on patient care. Coupling innovative tech from industry with insights from the clinical world and academia could address both of these issues.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary & Dr. Nina Vasan

“Children might be smaller, less wise, less experienced and less capable than adults. But they do have voices, and there is seldom a more meaningful gift than allowing their voices to be heard in a way that might make a difference.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“Hospitals and major payers like Medicare have started defining what “value” means in the medical world. Yet, mental health outcomes have not yet made their way into the definition. If hospital systems were incentivized to pay attention to mental health outcomes the same way they pay attention to medical outcomes, the improvement in medical health would go hand-in-hand, and everyone across the country would see and feel the difference.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“Most of the physical and emotional health benefits kids get from mealtime are not from the food itself, but the positive experience surrounding eating, which sticks with the kids as they grow up.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“Kids are sponges when it comes to their parents. They soak in nearly everything they see and hear their parents do; the difference is what they do with it later. They carry those memories into adulthood and it often influences the way they act for the rest of their lives.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“If you nudge a heavy object with your index finger over and over, it may not move. But if enough people nudge together, you may create real change.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary

“Consider it "couples therapy" for the health care system and its patients. The key is caring and remembering that patients are people first. And that people often have good ideas, especially when it comes to their own needs.” —Dr. Neha Chaudhary